The color is great and good sound .!! I like it ....
@SnifferCustoms
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Also really love color, and black inlays...awesome bass! Congratulations! I think it sounds great...but new pickups would be fun mod. On a relatively inexpensive bass like this, I wouldn't hesitate to install a set of passive EMGs. Price isn't bad at all when you consider all electronics included, and stupid simple installation. I put an EMG passive Geezer Butler PJ pickup in my 80's Fender Squier Katana medium scale bass, and it's great. If you go actives, Stew Mac battery box and routing template is not too big a job...maybe some friend/shop could use this template to do the route for cheap/six pack of beer. Their template isn't cheap, but of course you can reuse it...if you don't destroy them like I do from using bits improperly in haste...haha. Then all you need is a long aircraft bit (and cross fingers) for the power cable, and then install is a breeze! Either way, it's nice bass already, very cool!
@stephenhookings1985
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the EMG J or JX. Maybe the battery will fit in the cavity - but for 18v I agree using a template to route cavity is good idea. Alternatively if I could get them her in UK the Audere preamp that Bully the Kid demos is sweet. Would use that with Ironstones in a heartbeat but can't get them here. I like the idea of the EMG with control plate. Almost got the all the colours / styles I want - all most cheap and setup to play like more expensive axes. I think it's just a sonic/Daphne blue I am missing now (got white, black, CAR, translucent blue, surf green, I made an orange strat, can't wait to open the vintage white that looks buttercream, LPB). I do have a blue/green body that I made the fretless guitar with - thinned oil paint.
@richardslicka8647
3 жыл бұрын
Love the colour - looks great. Agree the stock pickups sound "boomy" as you put it. How does it feel - especially compared with the SX (which is also a lovely colour)?
@stephenhookings1985
3 жыл бұрын
The SX is better feel BUT given ris bass is 1/2 price it is incredible value for money. IMHO it does need new pickups - Ironstone set is £54 - £67 if you get the hum canceller. I also might look at some EMG active given there seems to be space in the control cavity for battery. Of course these are mini pots so maybe EMG has larger pots. The SX is pre routed to accept a 38mm pickup so that is a plus. If you are OK with a router then you can add space to the J & D but bear in mind a router costs money and you don't get too many chances to get it right.
@SisterRose
Жыл бұрын
I'm stuck between this and a HB bass - I like the colour of this one better, it's a slightly deeper/greener green by the looks of it. I just love the look of it.
@stephenhookings1985
Жыл бұрын
If I only comes down to the colour then follow your eyes and heart. What I try to show on my channel is almost any modern bass can be setup to play well. Of course if brand is important ... don't ask me because it is an alien concept to me :-) I gave u a longer answer on another of my videos - I hinted the Sire M2 which is an interesting blue/green/turquoise (to my eyes). I don't like the rolled fingerboard so maybe a pre loved 1st gen? There are many HBs. Mine is P450. That is a decent bass - tad neck heavy. But only available in white or black. Since you like the surf green I am guessing you have found a HB in that colour? Provided you know (someone)how to setup a bass then any brand should do. But cost out replacement mods cf a more expensive initial outlay. I just like tinkering with things and I have the luxury of it being an unsponsored hobby. You appear to be much more creative than me - so I imagine you can customise to your needs ... don't forget to send a link to whatever you do with it. Have fun.
@EddieG1888
3 жыл бұрын
The 5 string models look amazing value for money.
@stephenhookings1985
3 жыл бұрын
Would be even more neck heavy. So a good strap or some counterbalance would be a good option. I am quite impressed with both SX and J & D basses I have. Will be using the SX to play at my daughters wedding.
@EddieG1888
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephenhookings1985 I've seen a lot of people say that using felt on the underside of the guitar strap can help with the friction against clothing, and keep it where its meant to be. Might be worth a go? Both of those basses look very nice, and for the price, amazing value. A lot of budget basses nowadays are competing easily with their more expensive counterparts, Harley Benton for one.
@precbass
2 жыл бұрын
@@EddieG1888 I bought the J&D 5 string in white a month ago.Heres what I found: 1 Fret edges were sharp right up the neck 2 Bridge was out of alignment 3 Fit between the scratchplate and control plate was way off. I've dressed the frets,replaced the bridge and put a tort s/plate on,and now it doesn't look too bad.Not overly heavy and neck dive isn't a problem.Plays and sounds very nice.It is good value for money apart from the niggles.
@EddieG1888
2 жыл бұрын
@@precbass Thanks for the heads up for the community, Gerry. Much appreciated. I guess if you want a main instrument, you're looking elsewhere, but if you want a back up , a J&D might not be a bad shout, or a great mod platform.
@precbass
2 жыл бұрын
@@EddieG1888 I agree Eddie.I would put it slightly below Harley Benton in terms of build quality.I have a HB fretless Jazz and its phenomenal for the money.But the J&D is ripe for modding as you say.Just to add to my list,the neck was glossy at the back and very sticky,so had to be sanded right away.
@stephenhookings1985
3 жыл бұрын
The prices I quote are: J & D surf green bass : £125 from DV247 delivered SX translucent blue bass : £250 Stomp Box UK delivered Tony Partridge Ironstone Jazz Bass Alnico set : £54 (£67 if u get him cancel coil) I need to source a couple of high mass bridges with quick string release. Decent strings £25 X 2. So around £525 for the pair. Oh some cases. Lovely colours. I much prefer the Ironstone pickups sound to stock pickups. Hope this comes across in the video
@stephenhookings1985
3 жыл бұрын
I measured fretboard radius today - it is 14" as stated online - 12 - 14" radius is not so different on the gauges :-)
@richardslicka8647
3 жыл бұрын
When you say "incredibly flat" can you explain what you mean please?
@stephenhookings1985
3 жыл бұрын
The relief in the fretboard - typically you want 12/1000 of an inch at 8th fret but this came out of the box at 8/1000. The string action is 6/64 where normal is 5/64 - I will drop to 5/64 and see if still not buzz. It seems the frets are level which is unusual especially for a bass of this price. Hope that explains what I meant.
@raulpedrosa5128
2 жыл бұрын
Hello mate! How is the weight on the J&D bass? Is it heavy? i would like to buy it but I don't enjoy heavy instruments.
@stephenhookings1985
2 жыл бұрын
I dont really have any scales to measure it - I will ask the Mrs if we still have the suitcase scale. The body wood is quite light. I played it on Sunday - only for 1 hour, and didnt notice it being heavy. I would say it is similar to a Classic Vibe. The Sire M2 I have is heavier - with a decent strap it is fine. BUT I would say the stock pickups were rather noisy on mine. The neck was/is for me stunning. Really straight and I didnt have sprouting/quite level. Never had such luck before. I am really liking the Surf green - it is darker than Fender but for a colour blind person like me I like it. I added a white guard to it (note the Fender ones dont quite fit ....) I think it looks better in white. The EMGs really suit it - funny they were more expensive than the bass - but to be fair I had issues with the Squier Classic Vibe Daphne Blue pickups - turns out my Orange amp is also making a lot of noise in my garage environment. My lightest bass is the Steinberger Gibson copy. Plus good for travel. I am loving the J & D. Probably I would have gone back for Sky Blue - except I got bought the Daphne Blue Squier as a present :-)
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